Origin:
Introduced
Life Cycle:
Biennial or perennial
General Desc:
Tufted to mat forming with flowering stems erect from the base. The small white flowers form a loose cluster at the top of the stems. It is a common weed nationwide introduced from Europe. Identification notes: Curved cylindric fruit capsules with 10 teeth; 10 stamens and 5 styles; bracts with membraneous margins; all shoots producing flowers; often stoloniferous branches. Height:
To 16 inches Habitat

Color:
White
Shape:
Regular in clusters
Tubular:
N
Flowering Period:
May - Sep Description:
The white flowers have a greenish center, 5 deeply notched 2-lobed petals and 5 yellow stamens. They are to 1/2 inch wide in a small loose cluster at the top of the flower stalk.
Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Fruit Type: CapsuleFruit Notes: The capsule is elongated, cylindric and curves upward to 1/2 inch long. At maturity, it splits open at the tip to release its seeds.Seed Notes: Seeds are reddish-brown, rough and more or less flattened to about 1/32 inch long.